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Jennifer Westfeldt

Jennifer Westfeldt (born February 2, 1970) is an American actress, director, screenwriter, and producer. She is best known for co-writing, co-producing, and starring in the 2002 indie film Kissing Jessica Stein, for which she received an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best First Screenplay. She is also known for writing, producing, starring in, and making her directorial debut in the indie film Friends with Kids (2012). Westfeldt's television work includes recurring roles on Notes from the Underbelly (2007–2009), Grey's Anatomy (2009), 24 (2010), and Younger (2017–2021) as well as guest starred on shows such as Girls, and This Is Us. Westfeldt made her Broadway debut in 2003 in the revival of Wonderful Town, earning a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical.

Infobox

Born
(1970-02-02) February 2, 1970 (age 55)
Alma mater
Yale University
Occupation(s)
Actress, screenwriter
Years active
1997–present
Partner(s)
Jon Hamm (1997–2015)
Occupations
Actress, screenwriter

Tables

· Filmography › Film
2001
Role(s)
Unknown
Notes
Film debut
Role(s)
Jessica Stein
Notes
Also co-producer and writer
2004
2005
Keep Your Distance
Role(s)
Melody Carpenter
2006
Role(s)
Abby Willoughby
Notes
Also executive producer and writer
2011
Role(s)
Julie Keller
Notes
Also director, producer and writer
2016
10 Crosby
Role(s)
Elegant Woman
Notes
Short film
Lemon
Role(s)
Penelope
Notes
Short film
2017
Circus Kid
Role(s)
Notes
Documentary; producer only
2018
Role(s)
Ms. Whitman
Notes
Deleted scenes
2023
Role(s)
Lisa
2024
Role(s)
Notes
Writer only
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2001
See Jane Run
Unknown
Film debut
2001
Kissing Jessica Stein
Jessica Stein
Also co-producer and writer
2004
How to Lose Your Lover
Val
2005
Keep Your Distance
Melody Carpenter
2006
Ira & Abby
Abby Willoughby
Also executive producer and writer
2011
Friends with Kids
Julie Keller
Also director, producer and writer
2016
10 Crosby
Elegant Woman
Short film
2016
Lemon
Penelope
Short film
2017
Circus Kid
Documentary; producer only
2018
Can You Ever Forgive Me?
Ms. Whitman
Deleted scenes
2023
Parachute
Lisa
2024
The Idea of You
Writer only
· Filmography › Television
1998
Role(s)
Melissa
Notes
Series regular (13 episodes)
Role(s)
Kelly O'Malley
Notes
Series regular (13 episodes)
1999
Role(s)
Irene Hollis
Notes
Episode: "Separation Anxiety"
2000
Role(s)
Leisha Eldon
Notes
3 episodes
2001
The Gene Pool
Role(s)
Jane Anderson
Notes
Television movie
2003
Role(s)
Emily Carson
Notes
2 episodes
Untitled New York Pilot
Role(s)
Catherine
Notes
Television movie
2005
Role(s)
Dr. Karen Fisher
Notes
Episode: "Man Hunt"
Dante
Role(s)
Unknown
Notes
Television movie
2007
Role(s)
Nora
Notes
Episode: "Dorvid Days"
2007–2008
Role(s)
Notes from the Underbelly
Notes
Lauren Stone
2009
Role(s)
Jen Harmon
Notes
Episode: "Ex-Life"
Role(s)
Jane Gardner
Notes
Television movie
Role(s)
Jen Harmon
Notes
3 episodes
2010
24
Role(s)
Meredith Reed
Notes
Recurring role (6 episodes)
2012
Role(s)
Kit (voice role)
Notes
Episode: "Cora! Cora!/Cora Encore!"
Role(s)
Jessica Meetcher
Notes
Episode: "Behind the Scenes"
2014
Role(s)
Annalise Pressler-Goings
Notes
Episode: "Only Child"
2017–2021
Role(s)
Younger
Notes
Pauline Turner-Brooks
2018
Role(s)
Mandi Green
Notes
Recurring role (3 episodes)
2019
Role(s)
Donna Lawson
Notes
Episode: "Real Estate for Beginners"
2020
Role(s)
Claire
Notes
Episode: "A Hell of a Week: Part Two"
2022
Role(s)
Notes
Writer only; 4 episodes
Year
Title
Role
Notes
Ref.
1998
Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place
Melissa
Series regular (13 episodes)
1998
Holding the Baby
Kelly O'Malley
Series regular (13 episodes)
1999
Snoops
Irene Hollis
Episode: "Separation Anxiety"
2000
Judging Amy
Leisha Eldon
3 episodes
2001
The Gene Pool
Jane Anderson
Television movie
2003
Hack
Emily Carson
2 episodes
2003
Untitled New York Pilot
Catherine
Television movie
2005
Numb3rs
Dr. Karen Fisher
Episode: "Man Hunt"
2005
Dante
Unknown
Television movie
2007
Wainy Days
Nora
Episode: "Dorvid Days"
2007–2008
Notes from the Underbelly
Lauren Stone
Series regular (23 episodes)
2009
Private Practice
Jen Harmon
Episode: "Ex-Life"
2009
Before You Say 'I Do'
Jane Gardner
Television movie
2009
Grey's Anatomy
Jen Harmon
3 episodes
2010
24
Meredith Reed
Recurring role (6 episodes)
2012
Martha Speaks
Kit (voice role)
Episode: "Cora! Cora!/Cora Encore!"
2012
Childrens Hospital
Jessica Meetcher
Episode: "Behind the Scenes"
2014
Girls
Annalise Pressler-Goings
Episode: "Only Child"
2017–2021
Younger
Pauline Turner-Brooks
Recurring role (13 episodes)
2018
Queen America
Mandi Green
Recurring role (3 episodes)
2019
Mad About You
Donna Lawson
Episode: "Real Estate for Beginners"
2020
This Is Us
Claire
Episode: "A Hell of a Week: Part Two"
2022
The First Lady
Writer only; 4 episodes
· Filmography › Theater
2008
Finks
Role(s)
Natalie Meltzer
Notes
The Powerhouse Theater/NYSAF
2009
A Lifetime Burning
Role(s)
Emma
Notes
Primary Stages
2011
Role(s)
Masha
Notes
LA Theaterworks
2012
The Power of Duff
Role(s)
Sue
Notes
The Powerhouse Theater
2013
Role(s)
Phyllida Spot-Hume
Notes
Manhattan Theater Club
2014
Too Much Sun
Role(s)
Kitty
Notes
The Vineyard Theater
Role(s)
Elizabeth Gabriel
Notes
The Public Theater
2016
Big Sky
Role(s)
Jen
Notes
The Geffen
The Money Shot
Role(s)
Karen
Notes
LA Theaterworks
2022
The Gett
Role(s)
Mama
Notes
Rattlestick Theater
Year
Title
Role
Venue
2003–2004
Wonderful Town
Eileen Sherwood
Broadway musical
2008
Finks
Natalie Meltzer
The Powerhouse Theater/NYSAF
2009
A Lifetime Burning
Emma
Primary Stages
2011
Three Sisters
Masha
LA Theaterworks
2012
The Power of Duff
Sue
The Powerhouse Theater
2013
The Explorers Club
Phyllida Spot-Hume
Manhattan Theater Club
2014
Too Much Sun
Kitty
The Vineyard Theater
2014
The Library
Elizabeth Gabriel
The Public Theater
2016
Big Sky
Jen
The Geffen
2016
The Money Shot
Karen
LA Theaterworks
2022
The Gett
Mama
Rattlestick Theater
· Awards and nominations
2003
Role(s)
Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy
Notes
Kissing Jessica Stein
Role(s)
Best First Screenplay
Notes
Nominated
Los Angeles International Film Festival
Role(s)
Special Jury Prize for Writing and Acting
Notes
Won
2004
Role(s)
Featured Actress in a Musical
Notes
Wonderful Town
Role(s)
Outstanding Broadway Debut
Notes
Won
Role(s)
Won
2007
Role(s)
Best Actress
Notes
Ira & Abby
Year
Association
Category
Work
Result
Ref.
2003
Golden Satellite Award
Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy
Kissing Jessica Stein
Won
Independent Spirit Awards
Best First Screenplay
Nominated
Los Angeles International Film Festival
Special Jury Prize for Writing and Acting
Won
2004
Tony Awards
Featured Actress in a Musical
Wonderful Town
Nominated
Theater World Award
Outstanding Broadway Debut
Won
Drama League Award
Won
2007
HBO U.S. Comedy Arts Festival
Best Actress
Ira & Abby
Won

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